Italian Potato Focaccia Bread

• Vegan

• Produce

  • 1 Potato, medium

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 Package Active yeast, dry
  • 3 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp Sea salt

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 4 tbsp Olive oil

• Liquids

  • 1 cup Water

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Ingredients

• 3 Cups All-Purpose Flour
• 1 Medium Potato, Boiled and Peeled
• 1 Cup Warm Water
• 1/2 Package Dry Active Yeast
• 1 1/2 Teaspoons Sea Salt
• 4 Tablespoons Olive Oil

Directions

• Dissolve the yeast in 1/2 cup of warm water.
• Thoroughly mash the potato or run it through a potato ricer if possible.
• Place the flour on a dry clean cooking surface or the center of a large bowl.
• Made a well in the center.
• Add the potato to the well along with the yeast mixture and the olive oil.
• Begin to combine by pinching together the potatoes from the center with the surrounding flour.
• Add the remaining warm water and salt when about 1/2 of the potato and flour mixture are combined.
• Once a ball of dough is formed, kneed it for 10 minutes.
• Let the dough to rest for 30 minutes in a covered bowl in a warm place.
• Liberally coat the bottom of a deep 10 by 15 baking dish.
• Press the dough into the pan leaving some room around the edges for the bread to expand.
• Liberally coat the top of the dough with oil then place the pan in the center of a preheated 350 degree oven.
• Bake for 30 to 40 minutes until the bread is golden brown.